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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,223.86, 222,242.97 and 156,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,223.86, 222,242.97 and 156,159.18 is: 213,934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,223.86 : 222,242.97 = 156,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,223.86/222,242.97 = 156,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,223.86x = 222,242.97 × 156,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,223.86x = 34,705,279,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,705,279,955.96/162,223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,934.50

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